St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington performed admirably against Ottawa on Friday, neutralizing a talented offense in a 4-0 victory with 20 saves. The Blues No. 1 picked up his third shutout of the season,

Brandon Saad netted a hat trick to snap a 19-game goal drought and lead the host St. Louis Blues past the Ottawa Senators 4-0 Friday. Jordan Binnington made 20 saves for his 18th career shutout.

Brandon Saad had his third career hat trick, Jordan Binnington made 20 saves for his 18th career shutout, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Ottawa Senators 4-0 ST. LOUIS -- Brandon Saad had his third career hat trick, Jordan Binnington made 20 saves for his ...

Binnington turned aside 26 of 27 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Calgary.

Drawing start in Minnesota

Now, much is made about the Blues’ inspired and improved offense under new coach Jim Montgomery. But the recent dominance of Binnington has been imperative — and the goalie has a knack for making the biggest save at the most important times (and sometimes that’s to preserve a lead, as opposed to potentially giving one up).

Binnington is coming off a loss on Tuesday in Minnesota when he allowed five goals on 25 shots, but he had a 20-save shutout vs. Ottawa and 28 saves in

"I'm not f***ing leaving!" Well, not exactly but Brodeur did share that Binnington informed the team that he wasn't going to be sent down to the AHL and that he was going to be sticking with the Blues.

Brandon Saad had a natural hat trick and Jordan Binnington earned the shutout as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Senators 4-0.

The St. Louis Blues, carried by Brandon Saad's hat-trick and Jordan Binnington's shutout, defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-0.